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But does that care extend to medical marijuana, despite being synonymous with smoking, coughing and lung irritation?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [Click any of the section titles below to jump there]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease, causing spasms and inflammation<\/a> of the lung\u2019s airways. Tubes carrying air in and out of your lungs swell, narrow, and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coughing and shortness of breath can be a scary situation for some while just a mild annoyance for others; regardless, if left untreated, it can lead to a much more serious, even deadly, issue.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n An asthma attack<\/strong>\u00a0triggers severe asthma symptoms and should be treated immediately. The rapid swelling and tightening of the muscles around the airways, combined with excessive sticky mucus, restricts oxygen flow to the lungs, potentially leading to death.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although mild attacks are the most common and last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour after being properly treated, a severe attack requires medical attention. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although there are no clear reasons why some get asthma and others don\u2019t, it is known that combinations of airway irritants could lead to heightened symptoms or trigger an asthma attack. These triggers vary by person, but the most common are airborne irritants<\/strong> like pollen, dust, pet proteins<\/strong> (dog and cat <\/strong><\/span>allergens<\/a><\/strong>), mold spores, and smoke.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anything that can cause the lungs to swell may also be a trigger, including other illnesses or medical issues that irritate or infect the breathing passages. Respiratory and lung infections, the common cold, and stress take a heavy toll on asthma management, prompting a mild attack to become much worse.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medications, sulfites, and preservatives can contribute, so avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and processed meats<\/strong> if your asthma\u2019s triggered easily.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Heavy physical activity, like an intense cardio <\/span>workout<\/span><\/a>, can also trigger a flare, so if you\u2019re prone, don\u2019t overdo it.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asthma is typically kept under control by self-medicating with <\/span>bronchodilators<\/span><\/a> like inhalers and other medications. Inhalers contain different medicines for symptoms and management. An inhaler containing <\/span>albuterol<\/span><\/a> can be used for treating symptoms during onset, while an inhaler containing steroids can be used to prevent symptoms. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When introduced into the lungs’ airways, these medications act quickly and rapidly; but for longer-lasting effects, inhalers containing formoterol, salmeterol, and tiotropium can also be used.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Oral steroids can prevent and maintain symptoms, reducing inflammation and easing the airflow down the pathways to the lungs. These medications and injections can help manage the body\u2019s sensitivity to airborne allergens, reducing your immune system\u2019s reaction to them, and are especially beneficial if you suffer from severe asthma.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All medications should be regularly modified depending on the severity and frequency of your asthma. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Oxygen therapy<\/strong> may be needed for breathing assistance in extreme cases. Also recording asthma problems and triggers<\/strong> with a calendar helps pinpoint peaks and helps manage further complications.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medical marijuana has similar effects on the body\u2019s airways as some asthma medications. People may think because tobacco can be an asthmatic trigger, marijuana would do the same; but the truth is that <\/span>medical marijuana <\/b>works as a bronchodilator<\/b>, strengthening the prevention and easing the onset.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While smoking cannabis may trigger an attack and eating it won\u2019t act as quickly, using a vaporizer or vape pen to inhale the <\/span>cannabinoids<\/a>\u00a0like you would steroids from an inhaler\u00a0is a lighter, healthier and more effective option.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter responsible for contractions during an asthma attack. While inhaled medications tend to block the acetylcholine receptors, <\/span>THC prevents <\/b>acetylcholine from being released in the body<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cannabis is also a very <\/span>powerful anti-inflammatory<\/b>. THC and CBD (cannabidiol) interact with the body\u2019s built-in endocannabinoid system to reduce inflammation of the\u00a0bronchial tubes. Since asthma’s considered a chronic inflammatory condition, tube\u00a0inflammation can constrict breathing, the cannabinoids\u2019 anti-inflammatory properties can really help.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Involuntary muscle contractions around the airway tubes can be difficult to manage. Medical marijuana is commonly used as an antispasmodic<\/strong>, so the cannabinoid THC has shown to assist ease tube contractions.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A <\/span>study<\/span><\/a> conducted over a span of 20 years on asthma patients and smoking marijuana discovered that smoking moderate amounts of marijuana increased lung functionality, as opposed to cigarettes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lung experts and researchers at UCLA <\/span>concluded<\/a>, as previously mentioned,\u00a0that cannabis acts as a bronchodilator. Not only do the airways expand for patients suffering from asthma, they expand in healthy individuals as well. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In 2014, the British Journal of Pharmacology published an <\/span>article<\/span><\/a> on the effects of THC on asthma patients. Their findings concluded that THC blocks acetylcholine from being released, acting in a slightly different way than typically inhaled steroids, and in a highly efficient way.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cannabis products can provide almost immediate relief for most symptoms, with the vaporizer<\/strong> being the most common. It\u2019s administered in the same way as an inhaler, and because it\u2019s light, clean and potent, vaporizing THC can treat symptoms, especially bronchial dilation issues, very quickly. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ingesting cannabis products with both <\/span>THC and CBD<\/span><\/a> may be preferred for patients suffering from chronic asthma spells or for patients looking for long-term symptom relief. Edibles, tinctures, and raw hemp oil are all great ingestible alternatives to smoking the plant in any form.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for mmj products to treat your asthma here in California, you\u2019ll need a <\/span>medical marijuana evaluation<\/span><\/a> to receive a recommendation, which can quickly and easily be obtained by using <\/span>NuggMD.<\/b> NuggMD connects you with a licensed doctor who can assess your condition and get you your rec without leaving the house. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve become a certified mmj patient you can remain home and have the medication come to you using Nugg<\/strong>, California’s biggest<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>marijuana delivery<\/span><\/a> marketplace. Not only can you find local dispensaries that carry what you\u2019re looking for and bring it to you, but you can also read reviews, compare prices, and skip the commute, parking and crowds!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI suffered from severe asthma attacks (almost died 4 times) as a child and was hospitalized over 2 dozen times before the age of 4. [After] smoking pot… I found perfect health.\u201d<\/span><\/i> \u2014Cheryl K.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI vapourise Cannabis every night before I retired and for 7 months now I have had no exasperation, I have no cough and very very little phlegm.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u2014Jag<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe results are beyond anything I could have expected. I began to vape a year ago after I got the Ascent. My body immediately began to repair my lungs and after three weeks I noticed I was using my pump less.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u2014Azznerak<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe steroids only made me feel worse and I didn’t feel like my lungs felt any better. I started smoking marijuana and not only did I feel the best I had in months but my lungs have never been more clear.\u201d \u2014<\/span><\/i>E.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\nWhat you'll learn in this post:<\/h2>\n
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What Is Asthma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Drug Treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Asthma Facts & Figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How MMJ Interacts with Asthma<\/strong><\/h2>\n
MMJ & Asthma Positives<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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MMJ & Asthma Negatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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MMJ & Asthma Studies<\/strong><\/h2>\n
MMJ Products to Treat Asthma<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Patient Testimonials<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Doctor Testimonials<\/strong><\/h2>\n